Nikon D850 in stock at Amazon (third party authorized dealer)

By [NR] admin | Published: September 22, 2018



The Nikon D850 is now in stock at Amazon – ships from and sold by Unique Photo – they are an authorized Nikon USA dealer.

Update: all sold out now.

The in-stock availability date at B&H is October 5th.

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Nikon Z6/Z7 digitutor videos now available online

By [NR] admin | Published: September 21, 2018





Nikon released the English versions of the Nikon Z6/Z7 digitutor videos (already reported here: Japanese versions are available here):

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Confirmed: Irix Dragonfly is a new macro lens

By [NR] admin | Published: September 21, 2018


Irix published another teaser video confirming that Irix Dragonfly is a new macro lens with a 1:1 macro and a minimum focusing distance of 34.5cm:

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Specifications of the upcoming Sigma lenses (28mm f/1.4, 40mm f/1.4, 70-200mm f/2.8 and 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3)

By [NR] admin | Published: September 21, 2018


Here are the leaked technical specifications of the upcoming Sigma lenses:

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Nikon D3500 now shipping, currently in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: September 21, 2018


The new Nikon D3500 DSLR camera is now shipping and is currently in stock in several retailers:

The Nikon D3500 two lens kit is already $250 off (30%) at Adorama and B&H.

The Nikon P1000 is in stock at Amazon, Focus Camera and Park Camera (UK).

The Nikon D850 is… aah, nevermind.

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Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens for Nikon F-mount released, US pricing announced

By [NR] admin | Published: September 20, 2018




Tokina officially released their Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount. The US price is $949. Shipping will start at the end of October. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H.

Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens additional information (MTF chart, lens design, specifications):

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First Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens reviews

By [NR] admin | Published: September 20, 2018

70-200mm f/2.8E, 500mm f/5.6E and 200-500mm f/5.6E

Kevin Lisota published his review of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens:

“Handling of the lens is very similar to carrying a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. It is easy to carry and handhold, where some of its larger siblings can be fatiguing or require a monopod for any significant amount of shooting. It is still ~3 lbs, so you will feel it on your shoulders if you carry it around for an extended period of time, like a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens.

I own the Nikon 200-400mm f/4G VR II lens, the 200-500mm f/5.6E lens and have frequently rented the 500mm f/4E FL super telephoto. This is certainly the lightest and easiest super telephoto to put in a backpack and carry for any length of time. The 200-500mm f/5.6E is definitely bulkier, though does offer more focal length flexibility depending on your subject matter.”

Update – see also this post:

“I found the sharpness of images from the 500mm f/5.6E PF to be quite good at all distances, even at the far end of the field 100+ yards away. Higher ISO settings did give some grain to the photos, so a true evaluation of the lens sharpness will have to wait until I have the chance to shoot a game in full daylight.”

The new 500mm f/5.6 lens is now in stock at Amazon UK and Amazon Germany.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens video reviews/field test reports:

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